Active AlertsNewton, KS

What: Afternoon heat index values up to 100 degrees or slightly higher.
Where: Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas.
When: Until 8 PM CDT Thursday.
Impacts: Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.